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the u.s. is way ahead and that and that took many, many decades to develop that. it is a combination of our very best students who have done well and smart people from all over the world who have wanted to come to these universities, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. our net imports i ofq into this country has been a huge advantage. there is no other country that has had that. that is not quite as powerful in some ways. we make it hard sometimes for those people either to come in or stay. it is still a mind-blowing pingree we need to double down on that. -- it is still in mind blowing thing. we need to double down on that. is that element of support going to be there for those institutions? whenever people tell you about the overseas school systems that are very good, take it with the grain of salt. there is a temptation for them to tell you about the part that is good and not tell you about the full story. it is hard to run a good education system. nobody has a perfect education system and there are many elements including cultural. when people look
the u.s. is way ahead and that and that took many, many decades to develop that. it is a combination of our very best students who have done well and smart people from all over the world who have wanted to come to these universities, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. our net imports i ofq into this country has been a huge advantage. there is no other country that has had that. that is not quite as powerful in some ways. we make it hard sometimes for those people either to come in...
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it has begun in the u.s. we have established a robust policy to encourage renewable energy projects and energy efficiency efforts. congress is not likely to enact a neenergy policy this year or next. whatever progress wl be made needs to come from the obama administration. we need to encourage the administration to take full advantage of their existing authority and make sure that they are not reverted to congress. that includes protecting the environmental protection agency. secondly, we need to educate the public about what is happening in washington. it is a republican mantra that they are pursuing the will of the people. but that is not what they're doing. they are anti science, anti environmental agenda. it may be the will of the oil companies, but it is not what american families want. republican leadership in congress is overreaching. we need to take full advantage of that fact. an informed public is our best weapon for advancing clean energy and reasonable regulatory policies. we need to tell the amer
it has begun in the u.s. we have established a robust policy to encourage renewable energy projects and energy efficiency efforts. congress is not likely to enact a neenergy policy this year or next. whatever progress wl be made needs to come from the obama administration. we need to encourage the administration to take full advantage of their existing authority and make sure that they are not reverted to congress. that includes protecting the environmental protection agency. secondly, we need...
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everybody in the u.s. has this stuff. well, not everybody but most everybody it's the rest of the world where this is a dramatic revolution. and so here are global numbers, and these numbers are important because i'm also going to talk about the problems. i was told to be positive, but there are some dark clouds on the horizon. if you look at this, it took about 125 years on the planet to get to 20 telephones per 100 people. that meant approximately 80% of the people on the planet didn't have a telephone. it took only 15 years to get the 75% of the people that have a cell phone. that's the revolution. everybody else can talk to everybody else. the second part of the revolution we heard about is broadband because it's not only voice but its video and data and that is important. and you will observe that there are more people on the planet with a broadband connection than a telephone. that is a remarkable revolution. but remember, we are still down here at 20% or 20 per 100. the question is we cannot wait a century for the
everybody in the u.s. has this stuff. well, not everybody but most everybody it's the rest of the world where this is a dramatic revolution. and so here are global numbers, and these numbers are important because i'm also going to talk about the problems. i was told to be positive, but there are some dark clouds on the horizon. if you look at this, it took about 125 years on the planet to get to 20 telephones per 100 people. that meant approximately 80% of the people on the planet didn't have a...
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the u.s. should lead the way. the others will follow where the u.s. leads. i think the east -- libya is strategically located. the east is led by people educated in the u.s., europe, mostly the uk. many have leadership in the east. 98% of the people in libya are highly educated. they could be allies for the u.s. and the whole world. guest: you bring a variety of points, one about the ships of cash. i do not know. the no-fly zone and great harm can be done with forces on the ground with tanks reinforces the caution i was trying to suggest earlier. assuming no fly zone is in effect, but there is current on the ground created by artillery and armor. what do we do regarding a no-fly zone? do we embrace a moral and operational responsibility to stop that kind of killing as well? i think many military professionals like myself need to decide that question -- an answer to that question before you begin with what you think will be just a no-fly zone. with regard to the educated population in the strategic position, i take your point. i think libya as a nation has le
the u.s. should lead the way. the others will follow where the u.s. leads. i think the east -- libya is strategically located. the east is led by people educated in the u.s., europe, mostly the uk. many have leadership in the east. 98% of the people in libya are highly educated. they could be allies for the u.s. and the whole world. guest: you bring a variety of points, one about the ships of cash. i do not know. the no-fly zone and great harm can be done with forces on the ground with tanks...
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against the u.s. and the netherlands. we have really not taken as seriously as we need to, the need for a robust energy policy that reduces our dependence on imported oil. it would seem to me that they should be yet one more reminder -- the past reminders' do not seem to have done it. this is one more reminder that we are vulnerable to disruptions in supply or price in deuced disruptions that come from the concern about supply, even if it is really not disrupted very much in the current environment. there are market concerns or concerns that people have that pushed the market up that are not immediately supply-related. the second point, the way we provide our assistance to a country really needs to involve " one could call support- inclusive agreed to make sure that when we provide assistance or advice or when the world bank or other institutions do, we find ways to ensure that more and more people are included in the benefit of that growth, and that is particularly true when it comes to younger people in many of these co
against the u.s. and the netherlands. we have really not taken as seriously as we need to, the need for a robust energy policy that reduces our dependence on imported oil. it would seem to me that they should be yet one more reminder -- the past reminders' do not seem to have done it. this is one more reminder that we are vulnerable to disruptions in supply or price in deuced disruptions that come from the concern about supply, even if it is really not disrupted very much in the current...
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the alternatives they can require that an individual provided their u.s. passport or birth certificate and a drivers license or other photo i.d. and no caveman individual self declared citizenship or legal immigration status. >> without objection so order. the gentleman, mr. bass, would like to have heard a study on how to reduce medicaid chart prices. and mr. gerber has a letter to insert without objection. >> mr. chairman, mr. chairman, i have a letter also found my former colleague from the state of georgia who has been very interesting comments in his letter here today to submit for the record. >> without objection, that'll be inserted in the record. members will have 10 legislative days to submit questions for the record. i ask witnesses respond promptly to these questions. without objection so order. the hearing is now adjourned. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] >> and a few monarchs, hearing with treasury secretary take down a proposal to phase out government control home mortgag
the alternatives they can require that an individual provided their u.s. passport or birth certificate and a drivers license or other photo i.d. and no caveman individual self declared citizenship or legal immigration status. >> without objection so order. the gentleman, mr. bass, would like to have heard a study on how to reduce medicaid chart prices. and mr. gerber has a letter to insert without objection. >> mr. chairman, mr. chairman, i have a letter also found my former...
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libya says it will abide by an immediate cease fire but the u.s. isn't buying it. >> i question anything out of -- that qadaffi called for. he called for a cease fire and then told his trips to move again. >> reporter: military officials say there is no evidence of civilian casualties despite libya's claims of dozens of deaths. >>> safety experts are now recommending new guidelines for children's car seats. they say children should ride in rear-facing char seats until age 2 instead of age 1. and older children who have out grown them should ride in booster seats until adult seat belts fit them properly. >>> gas prices still going up. the price for a gallon of regular has jumped 7 cents in just the past two weeks. the national average is now 3.5 $7. here in the bay area it is much higher. you are paying -- oakland, it's 3.98 and also in san jose. the barry bonds personalry trial begins -- perjury trial begins tomorrow morning. in 2003, he told the grand jury he never knowingly used steroids. defense lawyers and prosecutors will begin jury selection
libya says it will abide by an immediate cease fire but the u.s. isn't buying it. >> i question anything out of -- that qadaffi called for. he called for a cease fire and then told his trips to move again. >> reporter: military officials say there is no evidence of civilian casualties despite libya's claims of dozens of deaths. >>> safety experts are now recommending new guidelines for children's car seats. they say children should ride in rear-facing char seats until age 2...
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an afghan negotiations with a man the u.s. claim was one of the most senior commanders in the taliban. according to "the new york times" the episode underscores the uncertain and even bizarre nature of the atmosphere in which afghan and american leaders search for ways to bring the war to an end. leaders of the taliban are believed to be hiding in pakistan, possibly with the assistance of the pakistani government, which receives billions of dollars in usaid, unquote. how can we claim a cornerstone of our counterinsurgency strategy is to take out taliban strongholds throughout the country while at the same time conducting negotiations with the taliban? this episode further underlies a significant -- we think we can separate the taliban from the rest of the afghan population. our our kearnt insurgey sen strategic fails to wreck size a basic principle. occupations. occupations, fuel insurgencies. occupations fuel insurgencies the taliban is a local movement. we lost the vietnam war because we failed to win the hearts and minds of
an afghan negotiations with a man the u.s. claim was one of the most senior commanders in the taliban. according to "the new york times" the episode underscores the uncertain and even bizarre nature of the atmosphere in which afghan and american leaders search for ways to bring the war to an end. leaders of the taliban are believed to be hiding in pakistan, possibly with the assistance of the pakistani government, which receives billions of dollars in usaid, unquote. how can we claim...
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u.s. officials say the international effort to enforce a no-fly zone has been a success after a third day of bombing and the u.s. may soon reduce its role. 80 air strikes today compared to 60 on sunday. >> reporter: fire is pour into the air as jets tried to cripple moammar gadhafi's military. so far all attackers returned safely. these eric are reormed for a new mission. they targeted these areas. outside ben zazi you can see the -- benghazi, you can see the results. rebel forces celebrate on top of a tank after being driven back by moammar gadhafi's army they are ready to resumed their march. in tripoli there are also victory signs from moammar gadhafi supporters. showing a fish crashing an american jet. the government says they are offering themselves as human shields to protect their leader. >> we are waiting for them. their grave is ready here. >>> the u.s. commander says u.s. involvement will decrease as more targets are destroyed. >>> after a weekend of wild weather more rain is on
u.s. officials say the international effort to enforce a no-fly zone has been a success after a third day of bombing and the u.s. may soon reduce its role. 80 air strikes today compared to 60 on sunday. >> reporter: fire is pour into the air as jets tried to cripple moammar gadhafi's military. so far all attackers returned safely. these eric are reormed for a new mission. they targeted these areas. outside ben zazi you can see the -- benghazi, you can see the results. rebel forces...
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>> obviously the u.s. wants to see a responsible government emerged that respects the will of the libyan people. there is a serious institution building challenge that exists in libya. we believe there are universal rights that need to be acknowledged and respected and processes determined by the people in each of these countries that charts the specific course that is suitable to that country. it would be wrong of us to sit here with the road map for political transformation in libya, but are consistent message across the region and across the world is that the people deserve the right to chart their own future in a fashion that enables them to express themselves freely, a symbol freely, select their leaders, and do so free of violence and intimidation. >> with regard to the military question, you are saying it is premature to commit troops. is it the u.s. position that we need to be done through a nato commitment and not through a u.s. military commitment? is the president discussing more broadly how to
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and crimes against u.s. citizens often go unpunished. the safety message is simple, avoid traveling to mexico during spring break and stay alive. . we're even being warned not to let your kids go to mexico for spring break because it's not safe. what do we do about this? there was a raid this week because of an i.c.e. agent killed in mexico, raids were made in the united states and 676 gang members were arrested, $12 million was seized, lots of drugs, lots of guns. it's a point we needs to -- we need to understand. the drug cartels operate in mexico but they operate in the united states as well. they bring those drugs to other gang members throughout the cities of america and they sell those wares here in the united states. so the crime does occur on both sides of the border. we need to understand that. it is important that we deal in reality and understand that the boarder is a war zone. a texas ranger once told me, he said, after dark on the texas-mexico border, it gets western. those days need to end. we immediate to secure the border
and crimes against u.s. citizens often go unpunished. the safety message is simple, avoid traveling to mexico during spring break and stay alive. . we're even being warned not to let your kids go to mexico for spring break because it's not safe. what do we do about this? there was a raid this week because of an i.c.e. agent killed in mexico, raids were made in the united states and 676 gang members were arrested, $12 million was seized, lots of drugs, lots of guns. it's a point we needs to --...
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so unlike the law involving u.s. versus lopez that is where the congress is trying to do your job of dealing with the local crime by guns in schools or violence against women and where the court was concerned about using the effect on the national economy from that education or barriers to entering the workforce to matters that were not economic and those were off to one site and that this is a financial penalty and black helicopters don't come and people don't force march you get the bayonet point to the insurance agent it is all economic. it is not local, and that those naked. the argument from the parade which can be cut off and distinguished are always made on the issue whether you have jurisdiction to legislate. so if they get $5 an hour the this is the regulation of commerce. the regulation of commerce to say $5,000 an hour this is true. in the social security takes the argument to the supreme court, council said it thickens at the retirement age 65 and require everybody under that to support it they can save 2
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the u.s., the worst blizzards of the decades. but despite all of that, but despite of all that, their economies grew in the fourth quarter. and while our growth has worsened, theirs have improved. the german economy -- the chancellor -- the chancellor should just calm down just a little bit, mr. deputy speaker. the german economy is forecast to grow more strongly than it was last year. so is the united states. growth in the world economy has been revised up. but which is the major country downgrading its growth forecast, the united kingdom. mr. deputy speaker, it's not the wrong type of snow to blame. it's the wrong type of chancellor. it's the wrong type of chancellor in the wrong type of government with the wrong priorities for britain. mr. deputy speaker, mr. deputy speaker -- >> courtesy should be shown but can i say to everybody, the public also wants to hear what the opposition has got to say. if the cabinet members do not want to listen, then please leave the chair. some people may agre
the u.s., the worst blizzards of the decades. but despite all of that, but despite of all that, their economies grew in the fourth quarter. and while our growth has worsened, theirs have improved. the german economy -- the chancellor -- the chancellor should just calm down just a little bit, mr. deputy speaker. the german economy is forecast to grow more strongly than it was last year. so is the united states. growth in the world economy has been revised up. but which is the major country...
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since coming to the u.s. senate, i have worked to increase the number of north carolinians on our federal judiciary. unfortunately, it has turned out to be a rather slow and arduous process, and after months of making the case that north carolina deserves more representation on the fourth circuit last year, judges jim wynn and al diaz were confirmed unanimously by the united states senate. north carolina is better off because judges jim wynn and al diaz, highly qualified, experienced and fire-minded judges, are now serving on the fourth circuit, and it is my hope that very soon north carolina will have another federal judge with the confirmation of judge cogburn. all of these judges have received bipartisan support, and i am pleased that senator burr has joined with me in recommending these judges. i recommended judge cogburn because of his distinguished record as a swriewrist and attorney in both the public and private sectors. after earning degrees from sanford university cumberland school of law and u.n.c.
since coming to the u.s. senate, i have worked to increase the number of north carolinians on our federal judiciary. unfortunately, it has turned out to be a rather slow and arduous process, and after months of making the case that north carolina deserves more representation on the fourth circuit last year, judges jim wynn and al diaz were confirmed unanimously by the united states senate. north carolina is better off because judges jim wynn and al diaz, highly qualified, experienced and...
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people when asked about an medicaid costs costs were better. >> after 2017 u.s. fewer poor people than today? your medicaid costs will go down. >> l. actually go out because i'm going to put all these people on medicaid until the affordable care act that are not on it now. >> let me put it in terms of law. under the affordable care act, people eligible will have a family of four with the maximum coverage under the increase under the affordable care act. starting in 2017 when the federal government stops absorbing 100% and is worth 95% of that. if your number of poor people goes down a sufficient amount, if you're a good governor, your medicaid costs will go down down down >> definition of poor and eligible for medicaid are two different things. the number of people eligible for medicaid will go up. >> 30,000 for a family of four will be the new limit. if it goes down, fewer poor people, lower medicaid. i would endeavor that. not gentleman's time has expired. >> that's exactly the number eight gave you. >> the gentleman's time has expired. the chair recognizes dr.
people when asked about an medicaid costs costs were better. >> after 2017 u.s. fewer poor people than today? your medicaid costs will go down. >> l. actually go out because i'm going to put all these people on medicaid until the affordable care act that are not on it now. >> let me put it in terms of law. under the affordable care act, people eligible will have a family of four with the maximum coverage under the increase under the affordable care act. starting in 2017 when...
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states couldn't cover illegal aliens, but we said if he wanted to restrict benefits for medicaid to a u.s. citizens or legal residence we gave you the right to do that. our friends on the democratic side changed that verification program to basically self reformation. if you see that you're eligible, you are eligible. governor barbour, with one reform of medicaid that we should consider going back and giving states the right to actually verify citizenship before their extended medicaid benefits? >> yes, sir. >> governor herbert? >> absolutely. i think i would just make sense. >> governor patrick? >> we do it already. >> you think you do it all ready. i would like to see your program because if you do your the only seed in the nation that does. so i appreciate that. there has been quite a bit of talk in the last congress of states beginning to opt out of medicaid because it is too expensive. what would the tipping point be if we don't change the current health care law? where would states began to seriously think about opting out? at what point of their budget is in texas for a simple 25%
states couldn't cover illegal aliens, but we said if he wanted to restrict benefits for medicaid to a u.s. citizens or legal residence we gave you the right to do that. our friends on the democratic side changed that verification program to basically self reformation. if you see that you're eligible, you are eligible. governor barbour, with one reform of medicaid that we should consider going back and giving states the right to actually verify citizenship before their extended medicaid...
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u.s. naval and air forces attacked libyan military installations across that country, wiping out air defenses, intelligence systems, tanks, and also apparently is now targeting that nation's ground forces. under what policy is the executive branch operating without a vote of congress and expending millions of defense dollars and state dollars on offensive action taken inside a nation that did nothing provocative toward the united states and in fact last year was even a recipient of u.s. foreign aid? the president's justification for this action was that it was not an act of war but rather humanitarian mission to prevent a catastrophe that would have result interested libya's military forces under the command of libyan president gaddafi from taking the civilian center. our president says he did not act alone. as french, british, canadian, and other western nato members participated in these attacks. the president informed congress that future operations will be handled by nato. who exactly
u.s. naval and air forces attacked libyan military installations across that country, wiping out air defenses, intelligence systems, tanks, and also apparently is now targeting that nation's ground forces. under what policy is the executive branch operating without a vote of congress and expending millions of defense dollars and state dollars on offensive action taken inside a nation that did nothing provocative toward the united states and in fact last year was even a recipient of u.s. foreign...
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production in the u.s. has been disrupted because of a parts shortage. >> streaming teens and drag queens poured into san francisco to see britney spears today. yes, we'll take you inside that free concert at phil graham civic auditorium. >> supposed to start looking a lot like spring this week. that's what leigh says. >> mike: there is room for two cinderellas in themen's ncaa tournament? there better be as virginia commonwealth shocks kansas. details and >> alan: this is britney spears leaving a store in the castro today amid a crush of fans. the video was sent by an abc-7 viewer via ureport. you can stop screaming now, shu. britney spears is in town to kick off her new c.d., and today's performance will be shown on "good morning america" on tuesday. but abc-7 has a sneak preview for us. >> reporter: from down below or high above sky 7hd, you felt the excitement of the fans waiting anxiously for britney spears to arrive. >> i'm so excited. >> hit me baby one more time. >> reporter: some were here since mi
production in the u.s. has been disrupted because of a parts shortage. >> streaming teens and drag queens poured into san francisco to see britney spears today. yes, we'll take you inside that free concert at phil graham civic auditorium. >> supposed to start looking a lot like spring this week. that's what leigh says. >> mike: there is room for two cinderellas in themen's ncaa tournament? there better be as virginia commonwealth shocks kansas. details and >> alan: this...
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they say u.s. power plants are safe. new polling on the sharp decline in the percentage of americans who support building new nuclear plants. so far, that fear has not spread to capitol hill. law makes are certainly waging concerns but nuclear energy still has bipartisan support. >> i'm not persuaded that nuclear power should be deleted from the list of options that we look at. >> i wouldn't if i were the president, sign an executive order to freeze all construction of nuclear plants as the president froze all drilling in the gulf coast after the disaster down there. >> reporter: right now, there are 104 nuclear reactors across the united states. these facilities account for just 20% of the nation's electricity. far less than countries like japan and france. nuclear power there makes up 70% of the total electrical output. and developing nations such as china and india are moving quickly to catch up.chinese are currently building 100 new reactors. last year, president obama said the u.s. cannot afford to fall behind as am
they say u.s. power plants are safe. new polling on the sharp decline in the percentage of americans who support building new nuclear plants. so far, that fear has not spread to capitol hill. law makes are certainly waging concerns but nuclear energy still has bipartisan support. >> i'm not persuaded that nuclear power should be deleted from the list of options that we look at. >> i wouldn't if i were the president, sign an executive order to freeze all construction of nuclear...
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if the u.s. implemented the recommendations of the erskine bowles, alan simpson commission today, or a package of reforms with the same fiscal impact, it would immediately move to number three and fiscal governance and become one of the top 10 countries in the overall index. guest: that is correct. there is hope. the never take a country, new zealand, had its own currency crisis in the early 1990's. it they made dramatic and fundamental reforms in what the government did, how did business, however measured success. they've reformed entitlement programs, put in fiscal constraints, reformed the tax policy, and now they are number two. if new zealand can do it, the united states can do it. host: can we do it without tax increases, in your view? guest: no. the simple truth is the government has grown too big, waited too long to restructure and, frankly, promised to much. in my view, to put us on a more prudent and sustainable path, it is about 2 to 3 to 1, spending cuts to tax increases. but we have
if the u.s. implemented the recommendations of the erskine bowles, alan simpson commission today, or a package of reforms with the same fiscal impact, it would immediately move to number three and fiscal governance and become one of the top 10 countries in the overall index. guest: that is correct. there is hope. the never take a country, new zealand, had its own currency crisis in the early 1990's. it they made dramatic and fundamental reforms in what the government did, how did business,...
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the u.s. moreover, loans over 30 days late are down. the short refinance option, which the republicans are trying to eliminate, we have begun to stabilize the housing market. these numbers could he inside with signs of recovery -- coinside with signs of recovery. mortgages worth more than their homes can refinance through a more affordable mortgage. this program allows lenders to write down at least 10% of the outstanding principal to bring payments down to affordable levels. according to core logic december of last year, more than 10% were underwater. we're no stranger to that in boulder county, colorado. this imposes hardships in our economy. we cannot risk another housing crisis and banking crisis by removing programs that help keep families in their home and keep the homes out of foreclosure. my friends on the other side of the aisle will argue that this program is fallen short of its original goals. i agree that this program is not perfect. instead of scrapping it entirely we should build
the u.s. moreover, loans over 30 days late are down. the short refinance option, which the republicans are trying to eliminate, we have begun to stabilize the housing market. these numbers could he inside with signs of recovery -- coinside with signs of recovery. mortgages worth more than their homes can refinance through a more affordable mortgage. this program allows lenders to write down at least 10% of the outstanding principal to bring payments down to affordable levels. according to core...
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reviewers have commented, a well-written meticulously researched and i opening examination of how u.s. politicians use religion to win votes. if you are at all curious about how influential religion has become in today's political arena, you need to read this book. another review called the book absolutely brilliant, fascinating, timely, and of great importance. it's so absolutely buy that book, too. still as you can see, we have a lot of expertise to bring to today's procession teach -- session. professors want to leave plenty of time for discussion. they will be beginning, and you can get your questions ready. at think we will start with dr. kate kenski, who will focus in on the 2008 election and factors that help us understand the outcomes of the elections and then dr. kevin coe will bring his focus in on the influence of religion in politics today. >> thank you much. i'm very much appreciate being here, and thank you for having us. from among the thousands of words that were spoken in the 2008 election might co-authors and i think that we pretty much mail down which words were mos
reviewers have commented, a well-written meticulously researched and i opening examination of how u.s. politicians use religion to win votes. if you are at all curious about how influential religion has become in today's political arena, you need to read this book. another review called the book absolutely brilliant, fascinating, timely, and of great importance. it's so absolutely buy that book, too. still as you can see, we have a lot of expertise to bring to today's procession teach --...
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under 1944 treaty, the u.s. gets 90% of the colorado's water and mexico gets 10%, and no water left over for the delta. as a result, the mighty colorado no longer flows to california. the delta that once covered 2 million acres is reduced to 10% of the original size, less than 1%, a tenth of a percent of the water that reached the delta reaches it today, and that water is by accident. it comes from
under 1944 treaty, the u.s. gets 90% of the colorado's water and mexico gets 10%, and no water left over for the delta. as a result, the mighty colorado no longer flows to california. the delta that once covered 2 million acres is reduced to 10% of the original size, less than 1%, a tenth of a percent of the water that reached the delta reaches it today, and that water is by accident. it comes from
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u.s. and allied forces meeting in paris to talk about potential military action. president obama said yesterday that the united states will take part in a no-flight effort. -- no-fly effort. we want to get your thoughts on the u.s. joined the no-fly effort. here is how you can contribute this morning. here iare the numbers at the bottom of your screen. the president announcing yesterday in a statement about the united states supporting a no-fly zone. this has been done by several allies. we will take a look at the headlines on "washington journal" this morning. mr. obama sketched out an american military role. -- rule. you have probably seen other headlines this morning as well. meetings are going on to talk about the strategy with the united states and other allied forces. the president made the statement yesterday about joining the no- fly zone effort. he spoke about what the united states will not do. here is what he had to say. >> i want to be clear about what we will not be doing. the
u.s. and allied forces meeting in paris to talk about potential military action. president obama said yesterday that the united states will take part in a no-flight effort. -- no-fly effort. we want to get your thoughts on the u.s. joined the no-fly effort. here is how you can contribute this morning. here iare the numbers at the bottom of your screen. the president announcing yesterday in a statement about the united states supporting a no-fly zone. this has been done by several allies. we...
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. >> i don't think you've seen much in terms of u.s. exports. >> and and honda says it cannot assemble cars because of a lack of parts. >>> a former prime minister of libya says his count very ready to talk with rebel leaders and accept political reforms possibly elections. nato will assume full control monday and today said they would make command of the operation. it will be divided evenly. france declared its under control. an official says gaddafi's ground forces are still a threat. the president is schedule td make expansive remarks in a speech monday afternoon. >> abc news obtained never before seen evidence in the arson death of a palo alto woman. her boyfriend convicted of murder last month. and jennifer, a budding real estate agent. her boyfriend now an american citizen, known as paul cruising hot spots in his fancy range rover. funny. life of the party. entertaining friends in his sprawling hokka lounge n a chilling phone call two months before her death, jen describes the way paul treats her in her own voice. >> he is a pro a
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u.s. troops from afghanistan. the vote was 93-121. this 20 minute portion of the debate. >> i rise in strong opposition. it would undermine the everett of nation's security. insanity has been described as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. 3,000 people died on september 11 because we walked away once from afghanistan thinking that it didn't matter who controlled that country, we were wrong then, let us not make the same mistake twice. . as are as the undersecretary of testifies stated earlier this week, the threat emanating from the border of afghanistan and pakistan is not hypothetical. there is no other place in the world that contains such a concentration of senior al qaeda leaders and operational commanders. continue to allow these hostile organizations in this region -- to flourish in this region is to put the security of our friends and allies and the united states at great risk, end quote. to quit the area before we rooted out the terrorists wo
u.s. troops from afghanistan. the vote was 93-121. this 20 minute portion of the debate. >> i rise in strong opposition. it would undermine the everett of nation's security. insanity has been described as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. 3,000 people died on september 11 because we walked away once from afghanistan thinking that it didn't matter who controlled that country, we were wrong then, let us not make the same mistake twice. . as are as the...
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. >>> u.s. geological survey researchers say a new study confirms that large quakes, like the one in japan, do not trigger major quakes far away. seismologists closely watched the day after the magnitude 9 quake in japan and compared that with quakes spend ising a period of 30 years name found that big quakes can trigger smaller quakes within a 600 mile radius, but not thousands of miles away. >>> san francisco will giant the nation in standing up for japan. vigils are set for many cities tomorrow night. the candlelight vigil will be across from san francisco's city hall, and include speech ands from various community leaders. >>> coming up, nato takes over in libya. what that means for the pus. and we'll have the latest on the ground war there next. >>> the largest sex discrimination lawsuit ever is about to reach the nation's highest cart. what it means for wal-mart and other companies. >>> just days after the u.s. spearheaded air strike against libya, nato has said it will assume control of a
. >>> u.s. geological survey researchers say a new study confirms that large quakes, like the one in japan, do not trigger major quakes far away. seismologists closely watched the day after the magnitude 9 quake in japan and compared that with quakes spend ising a period of 30 years name found that big quakes can trigger smaller quakes within a 600 mile radius, but not thousands of miles away. >>> san francisco will giant the nation in standing up for japan. vigils are set for...
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we've also proposed a u.s. rail equipment development program that has slotted $245 million in 2012 and that will help begin to define a long-term rail manufacturing sector in the united states. of course we have also realized the need to build capacity and technical research and development to go with this new program. it is amazing to think that over two years ago, none of this existed. and i stand here today and am very proud to say that what we're looking at is achieving high things with our program. a strong focus on developing a truly world-class system, of which we can be proud of part of our system. opportunities for private sectors to be part come up with a transit-oriented development, one of the many focuses that we hope will come out of the station development. we do have to have that. we also have to have an amazing work force. that we want to make sure we secure and move forward, working hand-in-hand with many of the women -- men and women we will look investments in the northeast corridor. that i
we've also proposed a u.s. rail equipment development program that has slotted $245 million in 2012 and that will help begin to define a long-term rail manufacturing sector in the united states. of course we have also realized the need to build capacity and technical research and development to go with this new program. it is amazing to think that over two years ago, none of this existed. and i stand here today and am very proud to say that what we're looking at is achieving high things with...
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the unfolding of fukushima disaster could severely damage the image and the bank accounts of the u.s. who designed the station india is already rethinking its business dealings with the company general electric plus in other news. as more marco that he continues to regain control of libya from the opposition russia pushes for a cease fire resolution in the security council after the. crowd got to grips on that front on. it with r.t. live from moscow where it's now just after seven pm well japan is struggling to regain control of the overheated reactors at the tsunami damaged fukushima nuclear plant after a series of blasts on fire as forcing engineers and both in and managing the crisis has reportedly sustained injuries including radiation exposure now military helicopters drop. sea water was a stricken reactors trying to avert a nuclear meltdown the water used five a fire engines loaded with thirty tons of water three out of a six reactors are reported to be in a critical condition radiation levels have risen in the thirty kilometer zone surrounding the station experts say the area i
the unfolding of fukushima disaster could severely damage the image and the bank accounts of the u.s. who designed the station india is already rethinking its business dealings with the company general electric plus in other news. as more marco that he continues to regain control of libya from the opposition russia pushes for a cease fire resolution in the security council after the. crowd got to grips on that front on. it with r.t. live from moscow where it's now just after seven pm well japan...
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unfortunately u.s. energy production has grown by only about 13% while energy consumption has grown by 30% since 1973. at a time when 9% of our citizens are unemployed in the district we had 17% unemployment. food prices are giving high with a still struggling economy we must do everything in our power to allow the responsible use of our known american supply of energy. now doctor, it's been proposed by the obama administration of tapping the possibility of tapping the strategic petroleum reserve. does this make sense at all or should we develop the known resources that we have here in the united states? >> i think the psychology of the marketplace would be much more significantly impacted by the decisions that affect us long term rather than now. i don't think -- this is my own opinion. i don't think that the release right now would matter much because i don't think we have an inventory problem, we have if your problem about the future. we have expectations about the future, uncertainty about how event
unfortunately u.s. energy production has grown by only about 13% while energy consumption has grown by 30% since 1973. at a time when 9% of our citizens are unemployed in the district we had 17% unemployment. food prices are giving high with a still struggling economy we must do everything in our power to allow the responsible use of our known american supply of energy. now doctor, it's been proposed by the obama administration of tapping the possibility of tapping the strategic petroleum...
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says the u.s. will not be safe. even when nato takes the moment he misses as barricades teams eventually gets out he called the rebels but russia says taking sides in libya's civil war is not limited by the u.n. resolution. the most capable and stuff will she take since of last year's trade that metro suicide law shocked and they should put out a result the fight against terrorism. next we discuss the situation in the middle east with a former adviser to george w. bush is the penetration in the u.s. . he tells us you. never have all consequence of globalization and growing populations that interview next. the weight of popular uprisings in the arab world has led political analysts to come up with twenty if not a force some are calling it rain in the desert that would hopefully cause the region of the corrupt regimes others are comparing you to a destructive tsunami that would wreak havoc in a rage the bullets have region well at some perspective from that we're now joined by a former adviser to president george w. b
says the u.s. will not be safe. even when nato takes the moment he misses as barricades teams eventually gets out he called the rebels but russia says taking sides in libya's civil war is not limited by the u.n. resolution. the most capable and stuff will she take since of last year's trade that metro suicide law shocked and they should put out a result the fight against terrorism. next we discuss the situation in the middle east with a former adviser to george w. bush is the penetration in the...
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the u.s. import export bank on president obama's trip to latin america and what it means for u.s. trade. after that, we will discuss the implementation of the health care law. ♪ host: as president obama cut his latin america trip short, and returns to washington, the washington post reports that key nato allies have tentatively agreed to take the lead role. but none have officially signed on. other news out of the middle east -- the yemen president pledging to step down when your early has not satisfied opponents. help from saudi arabia is likely to be rejected. we will keep you updated throughout today's "washington journal." the nation's health-care law turned 1 years old today. we have a separate line set aside for health care .ractitioner i the new health care law -- it says, a loose federation of left-leaning groups have gathered to peddle the virtues of health care reform. it is like we have to world. the article says that in other words, the future is very uncertain right now. i would
the u.s. import export bank on president obama's trip to latin america and what it means for u.s. trade. after that, we will discuss the implementation of the health care law. ♪ host: as president obama cut his latin america trip short, and returns to washington, the washington post reports that key nato allies have tentatively agreed to take the lead role. but none have officially signed on. other news out of the middle east -- the yemen president pledging to step down when your early has...
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parts shortages are now spreading to their u.s. operations. toyota told u.s. dealers tuesday to stop ordering more than 200 replacement parts. and honda says it is slowing production at u.s. assembly plants to conserve parts. >>> nintendo's 3d gaming console is off to strong sales in stores. it's the highest of any handheld system in its history. it did not release actual sales figures from sunday. >>> and talk with a room with a view. the world's tallest hotel is open for business. the ritz carlton hong kong opened its doors for on tuesday. all 312 rooms have city and harbor views. there are also six restaurants, a spa with floor-to-ceiling windows and an indoor infinity pool. if you're afraid of heights, might not be for you. i'll take. >> i'll take it. wow. >>> next on this wednesday, a bullet pierces an airline full of passengers. >>> how about this? swallowed whole by a sink hole in her backyard. and it's happened before. >> wow. >>> plus, cleveland's revenge, as lebron james takes on his former team. we have the highlights, coming up. it's pain relief wi
parts shortages are now spreading to their u.s. operations. toyota told u.s. dealers tuesday to stop ordering more than 200 replacement parts. and honda says it is slowing production at u.s. assembly plants to conserve parts. >>> nintendo's 3d gaming console is off to strong sales in stores. it's the highest of any handheld system in its history. it did not release actual sales figures from sunday. >>> and talk with a room with a view. the world's tallest hotel is open for...
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back starts to looks into the rise of islamophobia in the u.s. and how it's being justified that's coming up in our interview next. party's sitting down with award winning writer and journalist ian buruma named one of the top one hundred global thinkers by foreign policy magazine mr ruma is a professor of democracy human rights and journalism at bard college in new york sir thank you so much for joining us today thank you know your latest book is teaming the gods of religion and democracy on three continents so i want to start our discussion by asking you about the role of islam in the modern world how significant is it do you see a certain level of. some phobia in the united states nowadays and you think it's just there's certainly a level of islamophobia or just the all over the western world it's difficult to talk about a lot of the role of islam because it's not one thing to millions and millions of people it's a faith but inside the world of islam there's also a violent revolutionary movement which is a minority of muslims who take part in i
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what happens to the u.s. economy? in the markets will absolutely devastate us if we do not step up to this problem. the problem is real, the solutions are painful, and we have to act. >> alan, do you want to add to that? >> i would just a -- i know it is repetitive, if you can understand hear what the people of america as we travel around and we do stuff. we go to the business council we go to the conservative group in dallas, the economic club of new york, and wherever we go, people get it. then we tell them that if they just go tohe internet and to go www.fiscalcommision.gov, it is 67 pages. if we leave that out they will never read it. it was not written for patents or politicians or panderers, it was written for the american people. it uses terms like "groing broke" and "shared sacrifice." there has never been any sacrifice required of the american people since world war ii except for our military, and god bless them, and they chose to do it. they are volunteers. so when somebody says, you cannot use that word. we
what happens to the u.s. economy? in the markets will absolutely devastate us if we do not step up to this problem. the problem is real, the solutions are painful, and we have to act. >> alan, do you want to add to that? >> i would just a -- i know it is repetitive, if you can understand hear what the people of america as we travel around and we do stuff. we go to the business council we go to the conservative group in dallas, the economic club of new york, and wherever we go,...
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the u.s. has rushed to join the military effort in libya is why it's already having to pay billions for ongoing conflicts elsewhere talking debate over who benefits from subsequently. japan resumes efforts to stabilize the damage reactors at the fukushima nuclear power plant to work was suspended for an unexplained when conditions. though jim is frozen without a government this week between two major ethnic communities continues next with the actions that the earth could spread across the rest of europe. the news updates in thinking it's time to return now to stay with us for a multi award winning film about one of the greatest environmental catastrophes in american history and change the landscape forever. on the day of this interview the small creek less than one mile from their home blows black and it's not normal that's come from a bamako manzarek come from slurring part. i don't know. what to expect soon i'll call. the maybe a few more years monarch. and my helpless knight down tremendous
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if there's a u.s. involvement or component in the no-fly zone will the take the necessary assets away from afghanistan and this question asks how will it in the in libya? so i would place them before you? >> i'm tempted to defer all of that to the commander of u.s. african demand and some others. i would note on the first one there has been no taking of assets from afghanistan and i've heard absolutely nothing about that whatsoever. secretary gates was clear on the enormous capabilities that we have in our military. by the way, we are now getting to the one year deployed, so the 12 - as well with our service and that is a function of not just having drawn down our forces in iraq although that is the biggest we are down from 165 at the peak to somewhere in the high forties. but also of course the increase of the forces, the restructuring and the development of the more of the so-called high demand low density forces and special operations command the and intelligence communities and so on so there has b
if there's a u.s. involvement or component in the no-fly zone will the take the necessary assets away from afghanistan and this question asks how will it in the in libya? so i would place them before you? >> i'm tempted to defer all of that to the commander of u.s. african demand and some others. i would note on the first one there has been no taking of assets from afghanistan and i've heard absolutely nothing about that whatsoever. secretary gates was clear on the enormous capabilities...
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captioning brought to >> closed captioning brought to >> alan: they gunfire continues in lib cramp the u.s. military says the bomb bartment so far, which includes tom -- tom ahawk missiles are degrading gadhafi's forces. >> we now have the capability to patrol the air space over libya, and we're doing just that, shifting to a more consistent and persistent air presence. the no fly zone is effectively in place. >> alan: a building on gadhafi's compound has been hit by a cruise missle but they're not specifically targeting the leader. mike mullen says the main goal of the operation is to protect civilians. >>> in japan, officials have declared two units at the struggling nuclear power plant under control. both units have cooled down after operators pumped cool water into storming -- storage pool. however pressure in a third unit rose today. the japanese government is advising people living near the plant not to drink the tap water. >>> a ray of hope was a remarkable rescue sunday, an 80-year-old woman was pull from the rubble where she and her grandson had been trapped for more than a week.
captioning brought to >> closed captioning brought to >> alan: they gunfire continues in lib cramp the u.s. military says the bomb bartment so far, which includes tom -- tom ahawk missiles are degrading gadhafi's forces. >> we now have the capability to patrol the air space over libya, and we're doing just that, shifting to a more consistent and persistent air presence. the no fly zone is effectively in place. >> alan: a building on gadhafi's compound has been hit by a...
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president obama reiterated u.s. support for japan today. >> like all americans i continue to be heartbroken by the images of devastation in japan. i know all of you young and old have been watching the full magnitude of this tragedy unfold i want to reiterate america's support for the people of japan who are some of our closest friends and allies. i've said directly to the prime minister of japan that the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple did sasers and we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> rose: joining me by phone from japan, from sendai, cnn's anna coren, she has been covering the devastation from the epicenter, sendai city. i am pleased to have her on this broadcast this evening. thank you. >> rose: you're very welcome, charlie. >> rose: tell me what we should know about the situation on the ground? >> well, we've been a little north of sendai in the last couple days and that's where we've seen mass devastation on an enormo
president obama reiterated u.s. support for japan today. >> like all americans i continue to be heartbroken by the images of devastation in japan. i know all of you young and old have been watching the full magnitude of this tragedy unfold i want to reiterate america's support for the people of japan who are some of our closest friends and allies. i've said directly to the prime minister of japan that the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from...
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with the u.s. currently involved in afghanistan, iraq, and providing large-scale humanitarian assistance in japan, it does not diminish." collins of maine said this. "i remain troubled that the president did not seek congressional consent in the absence of a national emergency. libya does not affect our country's vital interest." the president talked about who will lead and when. here is what he had to say. >> this transfer from the united states to nato will take place on wednesday. going forward, the lead in enforcing the no-fly zone and protecting civilians on the ground will transition to our allies and partners. i'm fully confident that our coalition will keep the pressure on gaddafi's remaining forces. in that effort, the united states will play a supporting role, including intelligence, logistical support, search and rescue assistance, and capabilities to jam regime communications. because of this transition to a broader nato-based coalition, the risk and cost of this operation to our milita
with the u.s. currently involved in afghanistan, iraq, and providing large-scale humanitarian assistance in japan, it does not diminish." collins of maine said this. "i remain troubled that the president did not seek congressional consent in the absence of a national emergency. libya does not affect our country's vital interest." the president talked about who will lead and when. here is what he had to say. >> this transfer from the united states to nato will take place on...
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he is the commander of u.s. africa command and will be live from satellite from his headquarters in germany. >> he assumed command on the ninth of march and it is commanding u.s. military support for international enforcement for international enforcement of
he is the commander of u.s. africa command and will be live from satellite from his headquarters in germany. >> he assumed command on the ninth of march and it is commanding u.s. military support for international enforcement for international enforcement of
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we would move these guys on u.s. soil and there would be a handful we would need to hold indefinitely. civilian courts, guantanamo bay would be closed, and we could make this more palletible for americans and certainly for a lot of human rights and liberties folks that hoped barack obama would close it. caller: i'm a big fan of c-span. i listen all the time. i'm a big alex jones listener. he talks about all this stuff about extra rendition and torture and continuing all these wars. when they say they are going to stop them, continue it until 2014 now, and it's just a matter of time now before everyone realizes we've been lied to, here, in a big way, and water boarding people for how long -- they'll admit to anything if they are being tortured. and i personally think in my opinion that 9/11 was staged. host: well, i think as far ads the watt irboarding and torture goes -- guest: the rules that govern the military trials now are pretty clear that torture and mistreatment, that any statement that came from that isn't go
we would move these guys on u.s. soil and there would be a handful we would need to hold indefinitely. civilian courts, guantanamo bay would be closed, and we could make this more palletible for americans and certainly for a lot of human rights and liberties folks that hoped barack obama would close it. caller: i'm a big fan of c-span. i listen all the time. i'm a big alex jones listener. he talks about all this stuff about extra rendition and torture and continuing all these wars. when they...
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i would argue that there is a vital u.s.-american interest t to -- u.s. american interest to harvest our own energy or we risk in engaging in military conflict every time those in the middle east become unstable. mr. president, this is absolutely a critical debate. there are legitimate differences on both sides of this debate, but this is a debate the congress should be willing to have, whether the president should have consulted and whether this is in our vital u.s. american interest to go forward. mr. president, i yield the floor. and note the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: mr. alexander: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from tennessee. mr. alexander: i ask consent to vitiate the quorum. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. alexander: and i ask consent to divide equally the remaining amount of morning business time. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. alexander: the senator from new york and i are on the floor to introduce legislation, which he will do in just a
i would argue that there is a vital u.s.-american interest t to -- u.s. american interest to harvest our own energy or we risk in engaging in military conflict every time those in the middle east become unstable. mr. president, this is absolutely a critical debate. there are legitimate differences on both sides of this debate, but this is a debate the congress should be willing to have, whether the president should have consulted and whether this is in our vital u.s. american interest to go...
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there have been some estimates that a significant proportion, if not the majority, of u.s. casualties in iraq were the result of equipment and munitions imported from her on. that is how serious the issue is. >> server. >> this is probably a follow-up. i'm concerned about how you see the linkage between energy policy and the moves will make or don't make in libya and the rest of the oil-producing middle east where we are deeply indebted to saudi arabia and any movement favoring democracy in brain could upset that balance. let's look at history. i suspect it is awfully hard to find any serious conflicts throughout history that did not have an economic component to them. this is not new. economic interdependence is an issue. there is no question that it is irresponsible not to acknowledge that we care about who rig controls major economic assets around the world. we do care. of course we care. we care who has, who controls the loyal to be we do care about the relationships we have with those countries that have the oil. it is a part and parcel of the debate. takes place all t
there have been some estimates that a significant proportion, if not the majority, of u.s. casualties in iraq were the result of equipment and munitions imported from her on. that is how serious the issue is. >> server. >> this is probably a follow-up. i'm concerned about how you see the linkage between energy policy and the moves will make or don't make in libya and the rest of the oil-producing middle east where we are deeply indebted to saudi arabia and any movement favoring...
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while she's already conquered a sailing trip from the u.s. to france, the use of a kite is sure to bring unique challenges over the 4,000 mile trek which is expected to take two months. >>> at one soccer match in brazil, fans weren't the only thing flooding the stadium. torrential rains flooded the actual stadium and delayed the game. no problem for fans who took advantage of the weather. and swam in the rain-soaked bleachers. some fans stripped down to their skivvies to dive in freestyle through the waters which you would imagine would be pretty gross. imagine a stadium floor with the popcorn and crusty beer. >> that's an old tradition, wet field, diving maybe not your underwear. >> yeah. it makes for good video, right, bill? >> that's great. >>> time for a look at the stories we'll follow throughout the day on nbc. the navy will release its findings into watching videos on the uss enterprise. and announce actions being taken against those responsible. the carrier's commanding officer has been fired over the videos. >>> with no resolution in
while she's already conquered a sailing trip from the u.s. to france, the use of a kite is sure to bring unique challenges over the 4,000 mile trek which is expected to take two months. >>> at one soccer match in brazil, fans weren't the only thing flooding the stadium. torrential rains flooded the actual stadium and delayed the game. no problem for fans who took advantage of the weather. and swam in the rain-soaked bleachers. some fans stripped down to their skivvies to dive in...
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what happens to the u.s. economy? in the markets will absolutely devastate us if we do not step up to this problem. the problem is real, the solutions are painful, and we have to act. >> alan, do you want to add to that? >> i would just a -- i know it is repetitive, if you can understand hear what the people of america as we travel around and we do stuff. we go to the business council, we go to the conservative group in dallas, the economic club of new york, and wherever we go, people get it. then we tell them that if they just go to the internet and to go www.fiscalcommision.gov, it is 67 pages. if we leave that out they will never read it. it was not written for patents or politicians or panderers, it was written for the american people. it uses terms like "groing broke" and "shared sacrifice." there has never been any sacrifice required of the american people since world war ii except for our military, and god bless them, and they chose to do it. they are volunteers. so when somebody says, you cannot use that word.
what happens to the u.s. economy? in the markets will absolutely devastate us if we do not step up to this problem. the problem is real, the solutions are painful, and we have to act. >> alan, do you want to add to that? >> i would just a -- i know it is repetitive, if you can understand hear what the people of america as we travel around and we do stuff. we go to the business council, we go to the conservative group in dallas, the economic club of new york, and wherever we go,...
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the u.s. economy? in the markets will absolutely devastate us if we do not step up to this problem. the problem is real, the solutions are painful, and we have to act. >> alan, do you want to add to that? >> i would just a -- i know it is repetitive, if you can understand hear what the people of america as we travel around and we do stuff. we go to the business council, we go to the conservative group in dallas, the economic club of new york, and wherever we go, people get it. then we tell them that if they just go to the internet and to go www.fiscalcommision.gov, it is 67 pages. if we leave that out they will never read it. it was not written for patents or politicians or panderers, it was written for the american people. it uses terms like "groing broke" and "shared sacrifice." there has never been any sacrifice required of the american people since world war ii except for our military, and god bless them, and they chose to do it. they are volunteers. so when somebody says, you cannot use t
the u.s. economy? in the markets will absolutely devastate us if we do not step up to this problem. the problem is real, the solutions are painful, and we have to act. >> alan, do you want to add to that? >> i would just a -- i know it is repetitive, if you can understand hear what the people of america as we travel around and we do stuff. we go to the business council, we go to the conservative group in dallas, the economic club of new york, and wherever we go, people get it. then...